Most and least competitive world economies; where does the U.S. fall?

Switzerland is the world's most competitive economy, according to an annual survey published by the World Economic Forum. The United States' competitiveness is rising again after four years of decline, though northern European countries continue to dominate the rankings.

Here is a look at the world's top — and bottom — 10 countries in term of competitiveness.

Most competitive: Switzerland

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Rank 2013: No. 1
Rank 2012: No. 1

Singapore

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Rank 2013: 2
Rank 2012: 2

Finland

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Rank 2013: 3
Rank 2012: 3

Germany

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Rank 2013: 4
Rank 2012: 6

United States

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Rank 2013: 5
Rank 2012: 7

Sweden

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Rank 2013: 6
Rank 2012: 4

Hong Kong

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Rank 2013: 7
Rank 2012: 9

Netherlands

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Rank 2013: 8
Rank 2012: 5

Japan

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Rank 2013: 9
Rank 2012: 10

United Kingdom

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Rank 2013: 10
Rank 2012: 8

Least competitive: Chad

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Rank 2013: 148
Rank 2012: 139

Guinea

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Rank 2013: 147
Rank 2012: 141

Burundi

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Rank 2013: 146
Rank 2012: 144

Yemen

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Rank 2013: 145
Rank 2012: 140

Sierra Leone

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Rank 2013: 144
Rank 2012: 143

Haiti

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Rank 2013: 143
Rank 2012: 142

Angola

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Rank 2013: 142
Rank 2012: n/a

Mauritania

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Rank 2013: 141
Rank 2012: 134

Burkina Faso

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Rank 2013: 140
Rank 2012: 133

Myanmar

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Rank 2013: 139
Rank 2012: n/a

Myanmar leads out as the 10th least competitive economy, according to the report.